Sally Lessner v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (2016)

Sally Lessner filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on September 17, 2015, alleging that she suffered pain, weakness, and stiffness in her arm and shoulder caused by an influenza vaccination received on September 26, 2012. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

On March 25, 2016, the respondent conceded that petitioner was entitled to compensation, finding her injury consistent with Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) and not due to unrelated factors. A ruling on entitlement was issued on March 25, 2016.

Subsequently, on June 20, 2016, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing a total award of $349,943.97. This amount included $244,827.26 for lost wages, $100,000.00 for pain and suffering, and $5,116.71 for past unreimbursable expenses.

Petitioner agreed with the proffered award. On August 5, 2016, the Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Sally Lessner the total sum of $349,943.97.